
Beyond the Battlefield Spirituality as an enabler of Indian Military Leadership
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Author: | Lt Gen Ajai Kumar Singh PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, PhD (Retd) |
ISBN 13: | 9788198285768 |
Binding: | Hardbound |
Language: | English |
Year: | 2025 |
Pages: | 268pp., |
Published On: | 17th February 2025 |
Subject: | Military Studies |
About the Book
Military leadership is a decisive factor in shaping operational and strategic outcomes. It demands making well-considered decisions under extreme conditions. A True military leader must inspire their command to go beyond the tangible, transcending personal safety to operate in a realm where the line between life and death blurs. Such leadership requires unwavering drive, exceptional judgment, and the ability to motivate against all odds. As India emerges as a regional power and a significant global player, its Defence Forces face growing internal and external challenges. Maintaining battlefield readiness is essential with this demanding environment. A military leader`s primary responsibility is to manage combat stress and inspire their troops to perform under the harshest conditions. In war, there is no prize for second place—military leadership determines victory or defeat, life or death, and honour or humiliation.
In the Indian Armed Forces, spirituality has long been a cornerstone of leadership, influencing values, principles, and strategies. The author, a practitioner of spirituality, delves into how India’s rich spiritual traditions can empower military leaders. This book explores the intersection of spirituality and military leadership, deeply analysing how Indian philosophical thought continues to shape and elevate military leaders.
The author believes integrating spirituality into military leadership will foster resilience, ethical conduct, and mental fortitude. This framework will prepare future leaders to excel in warfare, make sound decisions under pressure, uphold integrity in adversity, and lead with compassion and courage.